Mighty Wanderers Reserves Stun FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Reserves in Blantyre Derby, 2-0
Mighty Wanderers Reserves handed FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Reserves a 2-0 defeat in the first mini-Blantyre derby of the 2025 ThumbsUp Southern Region Football League on Monday afternoon. The hosts took control in the second half, netting two quick goals to leave Bullets reeling and in third place in the standings.
Promising Start for Bullets but Wanderers Capitalize
The junior Nomads started the match brightly, pressing high from the opening whistle, and earning an early corner in the eighth minute. However, Lemani Kasiya's effort sailed just wide. Bullets gradually settled into the contest, with Misheck Billiat coming close to breaking the deadlock. Oscar Petro delivered a teasing cross in the 25th minute, but no one was on hand to connect.
Mtende Mayuni also whipped in a dangerous ball moments later, but Vincent Kampira's header flew over the bar. Wanderers responded with another Kasiya set piece two minutes later, which went wide. Julius Banda kept Bullets in the game in the 38th minute with a superb reflex save before Zaneel Jussab cleared the resulting corner.
Wanderers Take Control in the Second Half
The hosts began the second half much like the first, earning an early corner which Blessings Saiti connected with, but Vincent Banda gathered comfortably. Bullets had a promising moment in the 53rd minute when Billiat won a free kick, but Kampira's delivery was cleared.
However, Wanderers broke the deadlock in the 59th minute, with Tswan Malizani combining neatly with Saiti before slotting home. Moments later, they doubled their advantage through Stain Mitengera, who capitalized on a defensive mix-up between the Bullets backline and goalkeeper Banda.
Bullets Reserves Seek Redemption
With the hosts in control, they forced two quick corners in the 65th minute, both failing to trouble the target. Bullets responded with a double change, introducing midfielder Enos Hendeman and goalkeeper Ganizani Banda for Kondwani Mhone and the injured Julius Banda.
Billiat had another opportunity in the 78th minute but failed to hit the target. Tebulo went close twice late on - first from a free kick over the bar in the 82nd minute, and then narrowly missing the near post after a quick set-piece from Chiumia.
Despite creating several openings, Bullets Reserves were undone by two decisive second-half moments that swung the derby in favor of their city rivals. The result serves as a reminder of the fine margins in these high-pressure fixtures, with the team now focused on responding strongly in their next outing against Liberty FC in a crucial clash where they will be aiming to bounce back and regain momentum heading into the second half of the season.
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Summary: FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Reserves suffered a 2-0 defeat to Mighty Wanderers Reserves in the first mini-Blantyre derby of the 2025 ThumbsUp Southern Region Football League. Bullets had a few close chances in the first half, but the hosts took control in the second half and scored two goals to seal the victory. The defeat leaves Bullets in third place in the standings, with their next fixture being a crucial clash against Liberty FC.
